Academic & College Counseling Coordinator

The mission of DC is to educate students who will serve God and impact the world through biblical thought and action. The Assistant Director of College and Career Counseling works with our Upper School students as they prepare for their lives of academic and professional impact beyond DC. This role supports the efforts of the Office of College and Career Counseling, strengthening infrastructure and maintaining procedures.

Requirements:

• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a solid understanding of the Word of God, with evidence of a godly lifestyle


• Bachelor’s degree or higher


• Administrative experience


• Experience in education, college admissions or college advising preferred

Skills Desired:

• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to servant leadership


• Team player with ability to collaborate


• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines independently


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Exceptional organizational skills, follow-through and attention to detail


• Ability to respond professionally to requests and concerns from internal and external audiences


• Strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, research and propose solutions


• Ability to learn, troubleshoot, and work regularly with, a variety of electronic platforms


• Familiarity with SCOIR and standardized test coordination (AP/SAT/ACT) a plus

Administrative Responsibilities:

Student Support

• Coordinate accommodations for standardized testing


• Maintain shared Student Support Files


• Generate, send and track submission of annual contracts


• Create annual Support and Accommodation Plans


• Maintain enrollment/tuition data


• Handle logistics for final exams with accommodations


• Coordinate PsychoEducational Evaluations

Academics

• Coordinate all standardized testing on Upper Campus (ACT, SAT, AP, MAP)


• Enter course selection and scheduling data into Blackbaud for SLA and SAIL


• Maintain documentation of academic honors and awards. 


• Coordinate selection processes for National Honor Society and Templeton Awards


• Create and maintain cumulative student files


• Fulfill records requests 


• Oversee completion of Internship and Service Hour requirements


• SAIL scheduling


• Track graduation requirements and failures

College Counseling

• Manage data and documents in SCOIR


• Assist with on-campus College Visits


• Coordinate and create communications via email and Blackbaud

• Assist with College Planning workshops for students and parents


• Assist with College Bus Tour planning 


• NCAA Eligibility Center requests

Please check the school's Statement of Faith regarding personal faith alignment.  If you believe we are a best-fit school for you to develop personally, professionally, and spiritually, please sign and attach to your application. Please direct any questions to our Director of Human Resources, Hannah Grim at [email protected].